Outlaw singer Hank III goes beyond family tradition
Hank III by Jessica BlankenshipIt is a sure bet that those country music singers that call themselves outlaws would not be able…
Oak Ridge Boys energize country music with Renfro Valley performance
After performing at Renfro Valley Entertainment Center last night, one has to ask why the Oak Ridge Boys are not nominated for…
Why The Voice and American Idol are nothing but karaoke talent shows
Why do we have reality television shows featuring "country stars" that wouldn't ever make a dollar tip in the pickle…
Jim Burns salutes Willie Nelson with tribute shows
Not every day does a legendary country music singer give his stamp of approval on a project. Willie Nelson has just done that on…
Earl Scruggs: Bluegrass music innovator passes away as legacy lives on
Earl Scruggs - Rusty Russell/Getty ImagesWithout Earl Scruggs, there would be no innovation in bluegrass music. Earl Scruggs left a…
Dwight Yoakam and Ricky Skaggs to be honored by ACM Awards
Dwight YoakamKentucky natives Ricky Skaggs and Dwight Yoakam have been announced as recipients of the Cliffie Stone Pioneer Award. The announcement came today from the…
Road to Fame contest to help Kentucky tornado victims
On March 2, the state of Kentucky was hit by devastating storms and tornadoes leaving behind at least 23 reported deaths, hundreds…
Meet the 2013 Kentucky Music Hall of Fame Inductees
When you think of Kentucky, one thing you can be certain of is good music. From the mountains of eastern Kentucky,…
Tammy Wynette: Even in death there’s controversy
Fourteen years after Tammy Wynette was buried, everyone received the surprise that the original name "Tammy Wynette" was removed from…
Dwight Yoakam featured in Country Music Hall of Fame Exhibit
Kentucky native Dwight Yoakam will be lending his voice and knowledge to the Country Music Hall of Fame as part of a new exhibit.…